New Leader at Japan America Society of Southern California
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Japan America Society of Southern California (JAS) celebrates its 112th year as one of the oldest organizations in the country dedicated to enhancing the relationship between the U.S. and Japan.
Mari Miyoshi, president and CEO, Sumitomo Realty and Development (USA) Inc., and owner of a prominent hotel in Century City, will lead JAS as the organization moves into its second decade of service after a century of historical accomplishments in the betterment of the relationship between the two countries.
Mari Miyoshi
Born and raised in Tokyo, Miyoshi has worked at Sumitomo for 30 years. She was the first woman in the corporation to be transferred overseas, moving to New York in 1999 to serve as director of commercial real estate. Miyoshi was later promoted to executive vice president and developed strong business relationships with clients and corporations based in Tokyo and New York.